Family Law Solicitor or FCILEX - Ashton-Under-Lyne OL XL - Bromleys solicitors

Description

Job Title:

Family Law Solicitor or FCILEX

PQE Level:

1-5 years

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Requirements and details of the role:

We are looking to appoint a Solicitor or FCILEX to join our Family Law Team.

The role will involve conducting their own caseload in the following types of cases: divorce, financial remedy disputes, civil partnership disputes, rights of unmarried and cohabitating couples. (No Child Law or Childcare work is involved, as that is undertaken by a different Team).

Duties:

The role will involve, but is not limited to:

• Assisting with new enquiries received;
• Assisting with the department's legal surgery sessions;
• Undertaking fee earning work on client matters, subject to appropriate supervision;
• Undertaking administrative tasks on client matters;
• Dealing with applications for funding from the Legal Aid scheme;
• Assisting with marketing efforts for the department, including networking with local external agencies that refer work to the department.

Prior experience in this area of 1 to 5 years is required, including running your own caseload. Advocacy experience is also required.

The successful candidate will be willing to assist with the firm's Legal Surgery session (free client drop-in sessions), new enquiries rota and also the external advice sessions that the Team provides to local organisations.

There are good prospects of career progression for the right candidate.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary is market rate and dependent upon experience.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays, holiday scheme and ability to purchase holidays.
• Benefits include: contributory (auto-enrolment) pension scheme, annual discretionary bonus scheme, non-contributory death in service scheme, Paycare Scheme, (please see the Careers page on our website for full details of the benefits we offer).

How to apply:

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to our recruitment team at

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Experience:

• Family Law: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person